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Question posted by samanthahelms45 on September 25th, 2021

Power Steering Leak. Bubbles On Dipstick

How do I determine whether it's leaking from the pump, seal or hoses?

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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on September 25th, 2021 6:21 PM
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Bubbles in your power steering fluid: If you see bubbles in your fluid, come see us quickly because you may have a potentially dangerous air leak in your power steering system. ... These noises usually come from a worn out drive belt or a steering pump that's on its last legs.

https://www.bigotires.com/resources/suspension-&-front-end/signs-your-power-steering-needs-service

https://www.fixya.com/cars/t26154896-bubbles_in_power_steering_pump


https://buickforums.com/forums/threads/power-steering-pumps.26107/


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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on September 25th, 2021 9:44 PM
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https://blog.rainbowmuffler.net/blog/5-signs-your-water-pump-may-be-failing

Coolant Leaking. One of the first signs of a potentially faulty water pump is a puddle of coolant on the ground where you've parked your car. ...

Rust or Deposit Build-Up. ...

Noise. ...

Overheating. ...

Steam.

When a water pump shaft seal fails coolant will leak from the?

1. A Bad Seal. The seal between the water pump housing and the engine block keeps coolant from leaking out of the engine. It also keeps excess air from getting into the cooling system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLhHw1wMPM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLhHw1wMPM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLhHw1wMPM&t=15s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLhHw1wMPM&t=87s

https://blog.rainbowmuffler.net/blog/5-signs-your-water-pump-may-be-failing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1boEHtawcM

https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/buick-rendezvous-power-steering-fluid-leak/

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